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~The world has seen it’s fair share of crazy things....luckily most of those things have vanished over time...well they had. Recently, creatures of legend have started to spring up all across the land. In different parts of the world beasts of legend have once again begun terrorizing the world. For fear of death the people and lords of the areas alike have come together for the purpose pooling their funds to offer large rewards for the creatures....dead or alive. If the so called Hunters have what it takes.

~Okay so heres how it works. If you think you gots what it takes, you are being summoned, called upon, or requested for your expert services. People gots monster problems and they need’em taken care of. You’ll be posting below if you are up for the task, and put in groups. This is how we will determine who goes after which creature. Now wether or not you want to team up for this party is up to you guys, however for the sake of the event we’re gonna ask you determine it from the jump. Meaning No saying, “Yeah lets be friends....” Then turn around and stab someone in da Back. If ya Wanna fight for it, fight for it. We’re gonna focus on the Hunt here ya dig?
Oh yeah, and these beasts of legend I mentioned.... They’ll be controlled by your’s truly, friendly staff and volunteers already selected to fairly control the beasts to provide a fun, engaging, and challenging event. And we are selected to control them based on skill, not popularity and it’s for your own good. We’re not trying to end the event in the first encounter with the beast your after, where would the fun in that be right?

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Canon Earthbending Abilities

Earthbending, one of the four elemental bending arts, is the geokinetic ability to manipulate earth and rock, in all their various forms. It is utilized by people of the Earth Kingdom.Earth is the element of substance, making Earthbenders and their people diverse, strong, persistent, and enduring. The first Earthbenders, Oma and Shu, learned the art from Badgermoles.The key to Earthbending is neutral jing, which involves waiting and listening for the right moment to strike and, when that moment comes, acting decisively. In other words, Earthbenders generally endure their enemies' attacks until the right opportunity to counterattack reveals itself, then strike with unyielding force.

Origin:Humans first learned Earthbending by observing and imitating the geokinetic powers of Badgermoles that naturally inhabit the mountains in what is now Earth Kingdom territory. According to a legend, known widely as "The Legend of the Two Lovers", two star-crossed lovers named Oma and Shu, who hailed from separate villages that were at war with each another, learned the art from these creatures so that they could meet within the mountain that divided them. To make sure no one could ever find them, they used their new abilities to create a labyrinth of tunnels inside the mountain which only they could navigate. One day, after many meetings in the series of passageways, the man did not come to see his lover, as he had died, a casualty of the villages' quarrel. His lover showcased a devastating assault of her powers and ultimately proclaimed the feud over. Then, the villages collaborated to construct a city, Omashu, in their honor. The pathways they made by Earthbending became known as the Cave of Two Lovers.'Earthbending' is written as 運土術 which in literal terms actually means 'move earth art' in Chinese.

Beginner Earthbenders:

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Name of technique: Earth & Stone LevitationRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: The basics of earthbending involved the ability to levitate large pieces of earth and stone in mid air. The user begins by pulling a piece of stone or earth out of the ground and propelling them at foes with punching or kicking motions.Range: Close (0-3 meters)

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth & Stone Levitation[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] The basics of earthbending involved the ability to levitate large pieces of earth and stone in mid air. The user begins by pulling a piece of stone or earth out of the ground and propelling them at foes with punching or kicking motions.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u] Close (0-3 meters)

Name of technique: Rock ShieldRank: BeginnerElement: Description: Earthbenders specialized and have the best defense of all benders, and this is the starting of their defensive capabilities. The user uses their earth bending ability and levitates slab of rock and uses it as a shield against attack. This can also be performed with a slab or sheet of bedrock thrust out of the earth's surface. The shield can be hurled at the opponent for quick retaliation. The shield can defend against techniques up to beginner rank.Range: Close (0-3 meters)

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Rock Shield[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element: [/u][/b][b][u]Description:[/u][/b] Earthbenders specialized and have the best defense of all benders, and this is the starting of their defensive capabilities. The user uses their earth bending ability and levitates slab of rock and uses it as a shield against attack. This can also be performed with a slab or sheet of bedrock thrust out of the earth's surface. The shield can be hurled at the opponent for quick retaliation. The shield can defend against techniques up to beginner rank.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u] Close (0-3 meters)

Name of technique: Earth SmashRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders can easily destroy rocks and boulders with punches and kicks, even if they have a very small amount of muscle mass, possibly by making the earth in the rocks weaker. This technique is useful when facing other Earthbenders, as it allows the Earthbender to destroy earthen projectiles opponent send at them and break out of imprisoning techniques. However, it does not seem to affect objects not made of earth. The user must at least be one rank higher than their opponent although there is a one post cool down after it's usage.Range: N/A

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth Smash[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description:[/u][/b] Earthbenders can easily destroy rocks and boulders with punches and kicks, even if they have a very small amount of muscle mass, possibly by making the earth in the rocks weaker. This technique is useful when facing other Earthbenders, as it allows the Earthbender to destroy earthen projectiles opponent send at them and break out of imprisoning techniques. However, it does not seem to affect objects not made of earth. The user must at least be one rank higher than their opponent although there is a one post cool down after it's usage.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u] N/A

Name of technique: EarthquakesRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: Striking the ground with feet, fists, or hammers, as shown by Gow, creates localized earthquakes or fissures to throw opponents off-balance.[9] This same process can be used to sculpt a landmass or to slice large chunks of rock clean off a surface to create avalanches or rockfalls.

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[u][b]Range: [/b][/u]Mid (6 meters)[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Earthquakes[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Striking the ground with feet, fists, or hammers, as shown by Gow, creates localized earthquakes or fissures to throw opponents off-balance.[9] This same process can be used to sculpt a landmass or to slice large chunks of rock clean off a surface to create avalanches or rockfalls.[u][b]Range: [/b][/u]Mid (6 meters)

Name of technique: Earth BlockRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders can bring up blocks of earth and launch them at their enemies.Range: Close (0-3)

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[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Earth Block[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Earthbenders can bring up blocks of earth and launch them at their enemies.[u][b]Range: [/b][/u] Close (0-3)

Name of technique: QuicksandRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders turn the ground to quicksand to immobilize an enemy, or to create a soft landing for themselves should they fall from a height. Range: Close(0-3)

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[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Quicksand[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Earthbenders turn the ground to quicksand to immobilize an enemy, or to create a soft landing for themselves should they fall from a height. [u][b]Range: [/b][/u] Close(0-3)

Name of technique: Earth WallRank: BeginnerElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders can create walls of earth, which can be used for both defense and offense, as well as for practical things, like constructionRange: Close (1 meter)

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[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Earth Wall[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Beginner[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Earthbenders can create walls of earth, which can be used for both defense and offense, as well as for practical things, like construction[u][b]Range: [/b][/u] Close (1 meter)

Skilled Earthbenders:

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Name of technique: Earth ShelterRank: SkilledElement: EarthDescription: This can be used by Earthbenders to create a shelter or dome which can provide an instant shelter in the wilderness. It can also be used to trap enemies, but this application would not work against an Earthbending opponent, who would be able to cancel out the technique. Range: Close (1 Meter)

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[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Earth Shelter[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Skilled[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] This can be used by Earthbenders to create a shelter or dome which can provide an instant shelter in the wilderness. It can also be used to trap enemies, but this application would not work against an Earthbending opponent, who would be able to cancel out the technique. [u][b]Range: [/b][/u] Close (1 Meter)

Name of technique: Earth SinkingRank: SkilledElement: EarthDescription: Can forcibly sink their opponents into the ground, imprisoning them or even suffocating them in earth. Takes five posts to suffocate someone.Range: Short (0-3)

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[b][u]Name of technique: [/u][/b] Earth Sinking[b][u]Rank: [/u][/b] Skilled[b][u]Element: [/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Can forcibly sink their opponents into the ground, imprisoning them or even suffocating them in earth. Takes five posts to suffocate someone.[u][b]Range: [/b][/u] Short (0-3)

Name of technique: Earth TunnelingRank: SkilledElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders can move through the earth to out-maneuver their foes either by opening tunnels or by pulling the earth past them, literally swimming through the ground.Range:N/A

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth Tunneling[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Skilled[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Earthbenders can move through the earth to out-maneuver their foes either by opening tunnels or by pulling the earth past them, literally swimming through the ground.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u]N/A

Name of technique: Earth WaveRank: SkilledElement: EarthDescription: High level Earthbenders can create a wave of earth to ride on and use it as a form of transportation. The downsides of the wave are that it takes a lot of energy to produce, as well as intense concentration; the slightest distraction could cause the user to lose control of the wave. They can also force a wave of earth outwards and use it as an extremely powerful offensive attack. Range:Mid (4 Meters for attack) N/A when not battling.

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth Wave[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Skilled[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] High level Earthbenders can create a wave of earth to ride on and use it as a form of transportation. The downsides of the wave are that it takes a lot of energy to produce, as well as intense concentration; the slightest distraction could cause the user to lose control of the wave. They can also force a wave of earth outwards and use it as an extremely powerful offensive attack. [u][b]Range:[/b]Mid (4 Meters for attack) N/A when not battling.[/u]

Master Earthbenders:

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Name of technique: Earth ArmorRank: MasterElement: EarthDescription: Earthbenders can bring rocks, dusts, pebbles, or crystals around them and mold them to fit their body and create something similar to armor. They can also hide inside the earth by bending the rock around them as a shell. This Earthbending move is great for defense, especially against fire. It's not as effective for offensive moves, since it limits the practitioner's range of motion. May only be used for three posts.Range: Close (0 Meters)

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth Armor[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Master[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] Earthbenders can bring rocks, dusts, pebbles, or crystals around them and mold them to fit their body and create something similar to armor. They can also hide inside the earth by bending the rock around them as a shell. This Earthbending move is great for defense, especially against fire. It's not as effective for offensive moves, since it limits the practitioner's range of motion. May only be used for three posts.[u][b]Range:[/b] Close (0 Meters)[/u]

Name of technique: Earth BombRank: SkilledElement: EarthDescription: By sending a rock towards the ground, Earthbenders can cause massive damage as well as throw their opponents off their feet.Range: Close (0-3 Meters)

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Earth Bomb[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Skilled[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] By sending a rock towards the ground, Earthbenders can cause massive damage as well as throw their opponents off their feet.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u] Close (0-3 Meters)

Name of technique: Remote EarthbendingRank: MasterElement: EarthDescription: If an Earthbender is suspended from the ground, but is aware that there is earth somewhere near, the Earthbender can focus his energies and bend that earth out of his physical reach out of sheer concentration.Range: Mid (6 Meters)

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[b][u]Name of technique:[/u][/b] Remote Earthbending[b][u]Rank:[/u][/b] Master[b][u]Element:[/u][/b] Earth[b][u]Description: [/u][/b] If an Earthbender is suspended from the ground, but is aware that there is earth somewhere near, the Earthbender can focus his energies and bend that earth out of his physical reach out of sheer concentration.[u][b]Range:[/b][/u] Mid (6 Meters)